Lowell Red Raiders (Lowell, MA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Central Catholic Raiders (Lawrence, MA), 69-64 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Lowell advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Red Raiders host North Andover (North Andover, MA) to face the Scarlet Knights in a non-league match on Wednesday, February 12. The Scarlet Knights enter the match with a record of 11-3. North Andover won 61-47 in their recent non-league match against St. John's Prep (Danvers, MA)

The Raiders now own a 1-1 record.